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Still fuel for caffeine gums after Wrigley halts production on FDA concerns
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There is still a market for caffeine gums even after US Food and Drug Administration concerns prompted Wrigley to suspend production of its new Alert gum, according to private label gum maker Fertin Pharma. Related news |
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Confectionery ‘a new way to control weight’ claims Carmit Candy
Confectionery is a novel way to control your weight, according to private label firm Carmit Candy which has just launched a weight management chocolate wafer bar.
Natra to double North America sales with new Canadian factory
Spanish-based firm Natra claims sales for its private label division in North America will double within three years after it agreed a deal to rent a production facility in Canada to spearhead growth.
Mondelez upsizes Cadbury Dairy Milk blocks in New Zealand
Mondelez International will introduce larger rounder pieces for Cadbury Dairy Milk in New Zealand for the same price point.
EFSA finds flavouring substance safety concern
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has found that a flavouring compound used to give a burnt, nutty flavour to confectionery, baked goods and some savoury products is a safety concern for human health.
Women bigger snackers than men, finds NPD Group
American Women are 15% more likely to snack than their male counterparts, according to research from The NPD Group’s SnackTrack.
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How to slash oil content in sweet potato chips by 60%: Study from BakeryAndSnacks.com
The oil content of sweet potato chips can be reduced by 60% if vacuum fried with an additional de-oiling mechanism, finds new research.
Study: canned peaches nutritionally equal to fresh from FoodProductionDaily.com
An Oregon State University (OSU) study has concluded that nutritionally speaking, canned peaches are equivalent to their fresh counterparts.
Plastic packaging set for further price increases from FoodProductionDaily.com
The latest European packaging manufacturer to announce it would be passing on raw material cost increases is UK company Paccor, which makes rigid plastic food packaging.
Omega-3 may minimise damaging effects of junk food on brain: Research review from NutraIngredients.com
Consumption of omega-3 fatty acids could help to minimise the debilitating effects that high junk food consumption has on the brain, according to a new review of more than 180 research papers.
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